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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
Kennedy inaccurately claimed Medicaid is fully paid for by the federal government when states and federal taxpayers fund it.
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Median home prices are up in Camden — and all of New Jersey
Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.
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Listen 1:03Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year
There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.
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Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze
A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.
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Listen 0:52The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.
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Listen 1:02Eagles run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last season
The Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season.
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Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.
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Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision
Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.
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Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
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All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office
President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.
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Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired
Andy Reid found his greatest success after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie fired him following a 4-12 season. It was one of the most amicable separations ever seen in pro sports.
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Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis
Donald Trump's effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power in the first days of his presidency.
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Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
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Judge pauses Trump’s federal funding freeze as confusion and frustration spread
A federal judge has paused a sweeping new plan from the Trump administration to halt categories of federal spending.
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Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region
The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.
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